Opioid Crisis

In the last 4 hours
Finding Non-Opioid Solutions for Low Back Pain Boston University22:50 21-May-25
Opioid-overdose 'miracle drug' faces $56M in cuts University of California, Riverside22:40 21-May-25
Managing Opioid Complexity: The Role of Pharmacists in OUD and C-POD Care Pharmacy Times22:20 21-May-25
CDC: Drug overdose deaths down 27% nationwide WNEM22:01 21-May-25
Houston Pharmacy Owner Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison for Illegal Distribution of Opioids and Tax Fraud U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)21:51 21-May-25
In the last 8 hours
Healing Brain Reward Circuits in Addiction With Mindfulness Psychology Today18:02 21-May-25
Capito committee asks RFK Jr. about health research, fighting opioid addiction, NIOSH cuts WV MetroNews WVU Sports17:45 21-May-25
Yesterday
Addiction doctor’s ‘sloppy’ practices led to 7 fatal overdoses in VA, feds say Miami Herald15:51 21-May-25
Vermont opioid overdoses fell in 2024 for the second year in a row VTDigger12:10 21-May-25
Guest opinion: Kyle Ray: SB 72 will make the opioid crisis worse. Governor Polis must veto it. Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado12:05 21-May-25
City of Fairmont launches opioid settlement funds grant program WDTV NewsChannel Five, West Virginia04:28 21-May-25
In the last 7 days
Novant Health to research AI and opioid alternatives after $1 million award WECT21:45 20-May-25
Novant Health to research AI and opioid alternatives after $1 million settlement WECT21:25 20-May-25
West Virginia First Foundation spotlights 94 groups receiving first round of opioid settlement funds WV MetroNews WVU Sports21:14 20-May-25
Overdose deaths in West Virginia ease while questions swirl about federal funding for relief programs WV MetroNews WVU Sports21:14 20-May-25
Fewer Vermonters are dying from opioid overdoses, mirroring national trends Vermont Public Radio15:58 20-May-25
Painkiller Could Offer Relief Without Dangerous Side Effects of Opioids Duke Today14:52 20-May-25
Research on Opioid Use Reveals States, Local Governments Spend $94 Billion Annually PR Newswire (Press Release)14:03 20-May-25
Dramatic Decline in Overdose Deaths New York State Government (Press Release)13:54 20-May-25
US should change the narrative about the opioid crisis if it wants China’s full support South China Morning Post13:05 20-May-25
Majority of Youth Overdose Deaths from 2018 to 2022 Were Driven by Fentanyl Alone PR Newswire (Press Release)12:04 20-May-25
New AZ law cracks down on emerging synthetic opioids KJZZ01:56 20-May-25
An experimental drug could be the key to solving the opioid epidemic The Independent00:41 20-May-25
New data shows drop in opioid overdose deaths in Vermont WCAX.com, Vermont21:35 19-May-25
Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids -- without the high ScienceDaily19:11 19-May-25
Experimental drug could offer pain relief without the side effects of opioids News-Medical.Net18:11 19-May-25
Music Resonates And Rewards The Brain Forbes17:14 19-May-25
New Pain Drug Targets Nerve Receptors, Bypassing Addiction Pathway Science Blog (Weblog)17:07 19-May-25
Opioid overdose deaths in Vermont dropped in 2024, report says WCAX.com, Vermont16:30 19-May-25
Ndlea arrests octogenarians, intercepts N3.2b worth of opioids nationwide Nigerian Guardian03:34 19-May-25
‎NDLEA Intercepts N3.2bn Opioids, Arrests 80-Year-Old Ex-Convict, 82-Year-Old Grandma News Diary Online02:24 19-May-25
Two Octogenarians Arrested As Ndlea Intercepts N3.2bn Opioids Independent Nigeria01:35 19-May-25
NDLEA intercepts N3.2 billion opioids in Lagos, Port Harcourt ports Nairametrics17:57 18-May-25
Opioids worth N3.2 billion intercepted at Lagos, Port Harcourt ports: Ndlea Peoples Gazette16:41 18-May-25
Ndlea nabs 80-yr-old ex-convict, grandma, recovers N3.2bn opioids BusinessDay NG15:45 18-May-25
Two octogenarians nabbed as NDLEA intercepts opioids worth N3.2bn The Daily Trust15:23 18-May-25
Engaging an advisory board in discussions about the ethical relevance of algorithmic bias and fairness Nature.com14:29 18-May-25
Ndlea arrests two octogenarians, intercepts N3.2bn opioids in Port Harcourt Daily Post12:00 18-May-25
Full Frame: Overdose CGTN America23:39 17-May-25
Help available for those in need as opioid overdoses spike in Eastern Kansas WIBW19:01 17-May-25
Long Bright River cast, filming locations and episode guide on Channel 4 i News09:23 17-May-25
Yudh Nashian Virudh: Ludhiana District achieves highest drug arrests in state; 383 peddlers and 75 suppliers apprehended Hindustan Times01:51 17-May-25
Fentanyl, animal tranquilizers remain threats as overdoses dip more than 25% Staten Island Advance, New York00:53 17-May-25
Native News Online Hosts Drug Overdoses in Indian Country Live Stream Native News Online00:24 17-May-25
Are 1 in 10 Americans Really Using Illicit Opioids? Pain News Network22:04 16-May-25
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 deems ketamine effective for patient pain Community Impact Newspaper21:51 16-May-25
Opioid settlement funds making their way into Lowcountry communities WTOC21:11 16-May-25
Nonprofit stresses drug safety for EDC 2025, provides free opioid reversal spray KSNV Las Vegas20:31 16-May-25
Opioid overdoses and deaths drop ‘dramatically’ in Grey-Bruce CTV News London19:32 16-May-25
Kennebunk doctor sentenced after conviction on illegal opioid prescriptions WABI TV 517:33 16-May-25
Diddy Overdosed on Opioids After Playboy Mansion Party in 2012 XXLMag.com15:25 16-May-25
Overdose deaths drop in Washington state Axios14:24 16-May-25
Week in Iowa: Iowa legislative session closes, Rob Sand running for governor and Deere sales… Daily Nonpareil, Iowa14:10 16-May-25
Cassie reveals Diddy overdosed on painkillers The Times of India07:55 16-May-25
West Virginia Supreme Court Refuses to Play Ball WV MetroNews WVU Sports05:10 16-May-25
Report: Rio Arriba County Sheriff Merrifield died from fentanyl, alcohol overdose Santa Fe New Mexican03:38 16-May-25
Drug overdose deaths are down in Alabama, experts say WSFA TV 12, Alabama02:11 16-May-25
Boulder County Regional Opioid Council to use new state funding for treatment facility Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado02:05 16-May-25
Cassie testifies Diddy overdosed at a Playboy Mansion party The Independent23:56 15-May-25
What’s behind the significant drop in opioid overdose deaths PBS Online23:51 15-May-25
PA's opioid settlement funding approval process lacks transparency, critics say NBC10, Pennsylvania23:38 15-May-25
P Diddy overdosed after sex club and Playboy mansion ‘Freak Off’ parties, court hears Daily Star23:14 15-May-25
National Prevention Week: Illicit opioid use may have been undercounted WXYZ TV, Detroit22:30 15-May-25
Cassie Claims She Saw Diddy Go Through Opioid Withdrawals: Testimony Day 3 Miami Herald21:50 15-May-25
Rio Arriba Sheriff Billy Merrifield died of drug overdose including fentanyl, report says Santa Fe New Mexican19:50 15-May-25
The Promise of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy for Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacy Times18:10 15-May-25
Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for making patients ‘human pin cushions.’ He got 18 months. News-Medical.Net17:36 15-May-25
Eby says government can't interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document SaskToday17:22 15-May-25
Hushabye Nursery Receives $300,000 from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation to Support Infants… PRWeb (Press Release)16:36 15-May-25
Kentucky is making progress against opioid crisis. Federal cuts could undo it | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:34 15-May-25
Pain clinic CEO faced 20 years for fraud. He got 18 months. CBS News16:26 15-May-25
Three years later, opioid treatment funds set for distribution in Iowa The Gazette16:07 15-May-25
Texas House passes bill to fund clinical trials studying ibogaine for opioid use disorders and other mental health… KERA News16:02 15-May-25
Spotify takes down 'podcasts' peddling opioids Business Insider14:41 15-May-25
Iowa state lawmakers close out 2025 session with a 21-hour final day The Dispatch–Argus14:12 15-May-25
Monitoring the opioid epidemic via social media discussions Nature.com08:43 15-May-25
What to know about the wave of killer synthetic opioids emerging in Czechia Expats CZ07:46 15-May-25
AG Drummond criticizes Gov. Stitt’s veto of opioid bill KSWO04:57 15-May-25
County receives support from opioid settlement money Ouray County Plaindealer04:34 15-May-25
Carfentanil not widespread, but present and concerning in SD Dakota News Now03:53 15-May-25
Cassie Ventura Says Diddy Raped Her & Freak-Offs Led To Opioid Addiction & Suicide Attempt All Hip-Hop03:06 15-May-25
Jamie Lee Curtis on painful past, surgery and addiction The Times of India02:45 15-May-25
In the last month
Eby defends investigation into leaked documents that alleged opioid diversion CTV News Vancouver23:57 14-May-25
Cassie Says She Developed Opioid Addiction Coping With Diddy’s Sex Abuse in 2nd Day of Testimony The Wrap22:02 14-May-25
Prostitutes, opioids and guns? Cops called to Diddy’s Miami Beach mansions over 30 times Miami Herald21:06 14-May-25
Minneapolis installs NARCAN vending machine on city’s north side Fox 9, Minnesota20:54 14-May-25
Overdose deaths fell nearly 27% last year to the lowest level since 2019 The Washington Times20:46 14-May-25
Cassie Ventura claims Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged 'freak off' parties led to opioid addiction Music-News.com20:11 14-May-25
Opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl hits Tucson streets KGUN9 News, Arizona19:12 14-May-25
Cabell-Huntington Opioid Lawsuit Continues On West Virginia Public Broadcasting19:00 14-May-25
Medical Massage Therapy for Veterans: Zeel's Game-Changing Service Delivers Non-Opioid Pain… PRWeb (Press Release)18:23 14-May-25
Huge drop in US overdose deaths, marking progress in opioid crisis France 2417:26 14-May-25
Previous Estimates of Illicit Opioid Use in the United States Underreported HealthDay17:21 14-May-25
Douglas County officials consider funding peer respite Superior Telegram16:18 14-May-25
Opioid Settlement Suit Drags On And Schools Lose Local Food Funding, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting15:57 14-May-25
Publix Gets Dismissal of Whistleblower’s Opioid Fraud Lawsuit Bloomberg Law14:50 14-May-25
BC opioid rules were aimed at reducing overdoses. But they cut cancer patients' pain meds Canadian National Observer14:26 14-May-25
Implications of Potential Federal Medicaid Cuts for the Opioid Epidemic The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation13:00 14-May-25
Home Office issues new synthetic opioid guidance Drink and Drugs News12:40 14-May-25
B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients’ pain meds Toronto Star09:14 14-May-25
High-throughput NaV1.9 assay to advance pain therapies Drug Target Review08:39 14-May-25
Female Sex Hormones Reduced Fentanyl Use in Rats The Scientist05:06 14-May-25
Pima health officials warn potent carfentanil found in Tucson's illicit pill supply Tucson Sentinel02:52 14-May-25
Musical teaches Gwinn High students about dangers of opioid use Upper Michigan Source01:15 14-May-25
Mercer Co. continues plans for ‘opioid settlement fund task force’ WVVA TV, West Virginia00:42 14-May-25
North Country Doctor Pleads Guilty To Illegally Prescribing Opioids In Depth NH00:00 14-May-25
Opioid settlement funding put to work in New York, Vermont WCAX.com, Vermont22:48 13-May-25
A court in West Virginia declined to answer whether opioids distribution can cause a public nuisance WOUB Public Media20:48 13-May-25
New Hampshire Doctor Pleads Guilty to Illegally Prescribing Opioids U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)20:00 13-May-25
Calls for more support for nurses left to deal with 'trauma' of opioid abuse LBC News17:55 13-May-25
Split West Virginia High Court Passes on Question in Opioid Case Bloomberg Law17:24 13-May-25
Calls for more support for nurses dealing with ‘human cost’ of opioid abuse Evening Standard15:30 13-May-25
Massachusetts University First to Pilot NALCAM, a New Technology Advancing Naloxone Carriage… PR Newswire (Press Release)14:24 13-May-25
Over 400 Dyfed-Powys police officers carrying opioid reversing medicine Shropshire Star13:29 13-May-25
Over 400 Dyfed-Powys officers now carrying overdose-reversing drug The Pembrokeshire Herald11:24 13-May-25

      
            
      
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